Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted19th century

Artwork Details

TitlePandharpuri Tambura
MediumGourd, wood, bone, ivory
DimensionsL: 92.5 cm (36-1/2 in.); W: 23.3 cm (9-3/16 in.); D: 18.4 cm (7-1/4 in.)
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Date19th century
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Bressler, 1994
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1801 – 1900

Provenance

CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 503459